CRYPTOSTORY 707· JUNE 17, 2026

Oman Requires All Bitcoin Miners to Join a State-Run Pool, Tightening Government Grip on $BTC Activity

Oman has launched a mandatory national Bitcoin mining pool backed by the state, requiring miners operating in the country to route their work through government-controlled infrastructure. The move marks one of the most direct attempts by an

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